BISMARCK — Prime-seeded Central Cass capped an ideal season Saturday night time on the Bismarck Occasion Middle. The
Squirrels used a giant fourth quarter to earn a 61-44 victory
in opposition to No. 2 seed Bismarck Shiloh Christian to earn the North Dakota Class B state boys basketball championship.
“I am simply so happy with these youngsters,” Central Cass head coach Matt Norman mentioned. “They put their coronary heart and soul into this. … They have been dreaming about this since they have been on their driveway.”
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The Squirrels completed the season with a 26-0 report. Central Cass received its first state boys crown since Casselton received in 1968 and third in program historical past.
Junior ahead Cole Holzer scored 15 factors and grabbed 14 rebounds to steer Central Cass, which outscored Shiloh Christian 22-8 within the fourth quarter. Squirrels senior guard Sam Kobbervig had 14 factors and 4 assists within the title sport and was named the match’s Most worthy participant.
“Whenever you’re enjoying with guys like these, it simply makes the job a lot simpler,” Kobbervig mentioned.
“We labored so onerous for this so I am glad we may lastly get it completed and get the win,” Holzer added.
Holzer was additionally named to the all-tournament workforce. Central Cass junior guard Carter Vrchota added 10 factors, whereas junior ahead Eli Buhr chipped in 9 factors and 6 rebounds.
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Sophomore guard Caden Englund paced Shiloh Christian with 13 factors. The Skyhawks completed with a 22-5 report.
The title sport was the ultimate Class B match in a two-class system earlier than the state strikes to a few lessons for basketball subsequent season. The Central Cass ladies workforce additionally received the ultimate Class B grils crown earlier than the state heads to a few lessons.
“It is nice to be a Squirrel,” Norman mentioned.
Under are scenes from championship sport:
Central Cass’ Mason Bosse hugs his mother Shawna after the win over Shiloh within the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
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Central Cass followers have a good time the win over Shiloh after the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
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Central Cass’ Cole Holzer is fouled driving to the basket in opposition to Shiloh through the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
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Central Cass’ Eli Buhr and his teammates react after pulling down a giant 3-point shot in opposition to Shiloh through the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
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Central Cass’ Sam Kobbervig, coach Matt Norman and Stephen Bartholomay embrace after the win over Shiloh after the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
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Central Cass followers cheer on the Squirrels in opposition to Shiloh through the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
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Central Cass’ Sam Kobbervig knocks the ball away from Shiloh’s Isaac Emmel through the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
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Shiloh’s Caden Englund is dejected as Central Cass celebrates their win through the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
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Central Cass workforce members soak within the environment after the win over Shiloh within the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
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Central Cass gamers and followers have a good time their win over Shiloh through the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
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Central Cass’ Mason Bosse tosses the basketball as the ultimate buzzer sounds within the win over Shiloh through the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
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Shiloh’s Caden Englund drives in opposition to Central Cass’ Chase Bachmeier through the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
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Central Cass’ Sam Kobbervig collects his ideas after the large win over Shiloh within the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
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Central Cass’ Chase Bachmeier shoots in opposition to Shiloh’s Joseph Wanzek through the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
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Shiloh’s Kyler Klein glides to attain in opposition to Central Cass through the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
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Central Cass’ Cole Holzer shoots in opposition to Shiloh’s Atticus Wilkinson through the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
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Central Cass’ Sam Kobbervig drives on Shiloh’s Caden Englund through the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
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Shiloh’s Isaac Emmel grabs a free ball after a collision between Central Cass’ Eli Buhr and Owen Wiersma through the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 17, 2023.
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Central Cass’ Owen Wiersma and Shiloh’s Joseph Wanzek work for place through the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
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Central Cass’ Sam Kobbervig shoots in opposition to Shiloh’s Caden Englund through the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 18, 2023. 031923.S.FF.ClassB.BBB.championship
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Central Cass and Shiloh tip off the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 17, 2023.
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Central Cass workforce members huddle up earlier than tip off in opposition to Shiloh within the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
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Central Cass’ Mason Bosse is launched earlier than play in opposition to Shiloh within the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
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Central Cass’ Sam Kobbervig is launched earlier than play in opposition to Shiloh within the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
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Central Cass starters look ahead to introductions earlier than the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
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Central Cass gamers heat up earlier than play in opposition to Shiloh within the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
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Central Cass cheerleaders prepared earlier than play in opposition to Shiloh within the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
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Central Cass gamers heat up earlier than play in opposition to Shiloh within the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
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Central Cass workforce members get able to take the ground earlier than play in opposition to Shiloh within the North Dakota Class B state highschool boys basketball match championship sport on the Bismarck Occasion Middle on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
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Peterson covers faculty athletics for The Discussion board, together with Concordia School and Minnesota State Moorhead. He additionally covers the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks impartial baseball workforce and helps out with North Dakota State soccer protection. Peterson has been working on the newspaper since 1996.
